Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
National median · BLS
$47,630
▲ +0.78%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$50,430
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
20,310
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Pay range for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$35,390
25th
$40,110
Median (50th)
$47,630
75th
$59,550
90th — top pay
$70,650
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
BLS projects employment of automotive glass installers and repairers to grow 5.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 1,300 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
22,600 → 23,900
+1,300 jobs
Projected change
+5.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,300
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
10.2% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Installation3.1
Equipment Selection3.0
Speaking3.0
Active Listening2.9
Critical Thinking2.9
Monitoring2.9
Service Orientation2.9
Social Perceptiveness2.9
Time Management2.9
Complex Problem Solving2.8
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal Service4.1
Mechanical3.7
English Language3.3
Administration and Management3.0
Administrative3.0
Public Safety and Security2.8
Personnel and Human Resources2.7
Sales and Marketing2.6
Software and technology used
Microsoft WindowsWorkday softwareEstimating softwareRecordkeeping software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What automotive glass installers and repairers do
Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.
Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
Install, repair, or replace safety glass and related materials, such as back glass heating elements, on vehicles or equipment.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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